Ray Emery the frequent subject of trade speculation didn’t do very much to enhance that prospect, as he surrendered five goals on 16 shots before being replaced by Martin Gerber in the third. If Emery wanted to be free of the pressure of playing in Ottawa, he probably didn’t help out his cause, though as has been the case for most of the season, the blame doesn’t necessarily all land in the nets.

Once again defensive shortcomings rose to the top of the worry list, with an inability to clear the puck or the space directly in front of the embattled Senators goaltender.

Offensively the Sens again found frustration as they fired 31 shots at VesaToskala, only to find the Leaf goaltender more than ready to turn aside whatever the Sens were ready to dish out. What would have been a sure fire goal into an empty net was denied to the Sens, as Leaf defenceman Tomas Kaberle blocked a Mike Fisher shot to preserve Toskala’s shut out. A sign indicative of the way that the puck was going for the Sens once again.

The Toronto scoring came from an energized D’arcy Tucker another of the frequent possible trading chips in Cliff Fletcher’s poker pile, Tucker became an Ace in the possible trading deck with two power play goals and an assist on Pavel Kubina’s goal. Dominic Moore and the non waiveable Mats Sundin, were the other scorers for the Leafs.

While the Leafs are more thank likely not playoff bound, they will certainly play the role of spoilers if given the chance. Adding to the Senators woes with Monday's 5 – 0 drilling.

The Sens have won but two of their last seven games, having surrendered first place to the Devils all while they watch the Canadiens pulling up in the rear view mirror.

It’s with all that background that Murray will enter Tuesday’s trade deadline. The last name being bounced around the capital was a possible return of Marian Hossa to Ottawa, an event which if transacted, would complete the snookering of Atlanta.